verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   Contraction of should + not + have. abbreviation, alt-of, colloquial, contraction

   "You shouldna done that."

2. 2
   Alternative form of shouldnae. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

shouldn't'veshouldn't've

Etymology

Etymology 1

Written form of a reduction of should not have.

Etymology 2

Written form of a reduction of shouldnae.

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